Public Health Specialist, Aspire, Health System Strengthening (hss)

PATH

Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka, India
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Block-level implementation
Youth outreach sessions
Primary healthcare systems
** PATH is seeking a Public Health Specialist for its ASPIRE youth mental health initiative in Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka. The role focuses on implementing youth engagement strategies and coordinating with local health systems to improve mental health outcomes for adolescents aged 15-24. **

Job Summary

  • The ASPIRE project aims to strengthen mental health literacy, self-care, help-seeking, early identification, access to care, and continuity of mental health services among adolescents and young people.
  • The role involves leading block-level implementation of project activities across health facilities, schools, and community platforms, with approximately 60% of time dedicated to on-ground delivery.
  • The position requires collaboration with frontline providers and block- and district-level officials across Health, Education, and Women & Child Development departments, leveraging digital tools and peer-led approaches.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** PATH is seeking a Public Health Specialist for its ASPIRE youth mental health initiative in Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka. The role focuses on implementing youth engagement strategies and coordinating with local health systems to improve mental health outcomes for adolescents aged 15-24. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Block-level implementation
  • Youth outreach sessions
  • Primary healthcare systems
  • Community engagement
  • Government systems collaboration
  • Kannada language fluency

Nice-to-have

  • Digital tools utilization
  • Peer-led approaches
  • Cross-departmental convergence
  • Field insights sharing

Key Requirements

  • 2-3 years' experience
  • Advanced degree in social work, rural development, community health, psychology, psychiatric social work, or health sciences
  • Experience with local/block/district government health departments
  • Technical knowledge of youth and health programs in Karnataka
  • Familiarity with Indian public health system at local level
  • Fluency in Kannada and English/Hindi

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